Art Deco Russian Silver & Gold Ruby Cigarette Case by Hirsch Markowitsch Tallinn Estonia 1930 Sold Antique English Minton majolica jug/pitcher

Antique English Minton majolica jug/pitcher

to the back is second engraved mark of a lion rampant holding a ball

To the center of the tray is an engraved ground with a large inlaid silver inscription in corresponding Naskh script

Some evidence of a couple of historic repairs and some ancient obsolete insect holes

Art Deco Russian Silver & Gold Ruby Cigarette Case by Hirsch Markowitsch Tallinn Estonia 1930 Sold Antique English Minton majolica jug/pitcherSOLD A fine antique Art Deco silver & gold cigarette case inset with a ruby, by Hirsch Markowitsch, Tallinn, Estonia, 1930. A good antique silver case with rose gold monogram and rose gold clasp inset with a cabochon ruby. The case is hallmarked to the gilt interior with the lion passant mark and the silver purity mark for 875 and the goldsmith's stamp for Hirsch Markowitsch. The case is of very good quality, a useful size and of heavy guage, silver